The Chinese Navy (People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)) has recently commissioned its first Type 054B frigate, Luohe (hull number 545), during a ceremony in Qingdao on 22 Jan 2025. The… Continue reading "China Commissions First Type 054B Next Generation Frigate"
In mid-September the Pentagon released its annual China Military Power Report, which has covered all aspects of China’s military since it began to be published in the Fiscal Year 2000.… Continue reading "Pentagon Releases New Report on China’s Military"
China’s flattop program is apparently on a steady course. The Type-002 aircraft carrier, Shandong, will reportedly be combat-ready with the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) by the end of 2020.… Continue reading "China’s Second Aircraft Carrier Set To Be Combat Ready By End of 2020"
Having overtaken the US in terms of numbers, China’s People Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has taken the title of world’s largest ocean-going force. China’s growth may seem unstoppable but a… Continue reading "US Naval War College: China’s Naval Expansion Will Slow"
Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), launched the first of four Type-054A frigates under construction for the Pakistani Navy on the 23rd August. CSSC signed the contract… Continue reading "China Commissions Type-054A Frigate for Pakistan Navy"
The spread of Coronavirus continues around the world and naval vessels have not been spared. In recent days grave news has come from around the world about crews being infected.… Continue reading "Coronavirus Hits the World’s Navies"